Emptiness & Compassion
Nagarjuna’s Mulamadhyamika-karika in the 21st Century
June 19 – 29, 2018
Advanced course led by Geshe Keslang Wangmo
This is an 11- day ADVANCED course.
Pre-requisites to join this course are: having previously taken an Introduction to Buddhism course AND an Intermediate-level course at Tushita, Kopan Monastery or a similar Lam Rim course.
The Mulamadhyamika-karika (Fundamental Wisdom) is one of the most important works by Nagarjuna. It is also an essential text of the Nalanda tradition of Buddhism. As it is very extensive His Holiness the Dalai Lama usually presents the meaning of this work by teaching a few of its chapters in a specific order.
During this course, we will discuss the same chapters based on the explanation given by His Holiness and other great masters. We will particularly focus on their relevance in our daily lives and in the development of love and compassion. The course is suitable for advanced students of Buddhism. It is taught in English and provides analysis and discussions, question and answer sessions, guided meditations, and time for reflection. The course material will be made available to the participants.
Recommended Reading
Ocean of Reasoning: A Great Commentary on Nagarjuna’s Mulamadhyamakakarika by Lama Tsongkhapa, Translated by Geshe Ngawang Samten & Jay Garfield.
This book contains the root text by Arya Nagarjuna and a commentary by Lama Tsongkhhapa.
In this course chapter 26, 18, 23, 24, 22 and 1 will be discussed. Following His Holiness the Dalai Lama example, who taught in 2014 these chapters in this order.
Insight Into Emptiness by Khensur Jampa Thegchok
Emptiness: the Foundation of Buddhist Thought Vol 5 by Geshe Tashi Tsering ‘Emptiness’
This is a course for advanced-level students, but for more information about a proposed schedule, rules of discipline and how to register please see our Intermediate Course Page.
Audio Recordings
Nagarjuna’s Mulmadyamikakarika selected chapters translated by Geshe Kelsang Wangmo in 2018.